Robbie Robinson Breaks NL Fielding Record in 1951 season
Jackie Robinson set a new National League keystone sacker fielding average record at .992 for 1951, surpassing Red Schoendist's .987 and Schoendienst's .990. He logged 832 chances in 150 games with 7 errors, and participated in 137 double plays, breaking the season mark for double plays.
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NEW York
ANP
Jackie Robinson
Keystone
Red Schoendist
St. Louis Cardinals
Schoendist
Jackie
Cardinal
First in Orange Bowl Parade by Liberty City School Boys
A special Liberty City Elementary School boys choir became the first Negro group to participate in the Annual Orange Bowl Parade, performing Stephen Foster songs in the Showboat number and later in the Orange Bowl program on January 2. The group was trained by Mrs. Annie Russell and L. Leo Jenkins. The sixth grade group from Mrs. Hazel Wilcox visited Rare Bird Farm as a holiday unit climax, sharing reports and cards. Brownie Troops 333 and 336 prepared Christmas gifts and plan needlework next meeting under sponsors Mesdames Colson, Miller, Collins, and Miss Taylor. Dr. Charlotte Wilkins and Nurse Gause also examined the children this week.
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Liberty City
Laurence Bethel
Herbert Forbes
Roosevelt Witherspoon
Richard Thompson
Neville Gouldowne
James Wilson
Andrew Foster
Samuel Stewart
Bennie Lee
Alfred Smith
Melton Hagen
Bobbie Chinn
Charles Smith
David Sims, Jr
Robert Reed
Rudolph Sawyer
Stephen Foster
Annie Russell
L. Leo Jenkins
Hazel Wilcox
Miss Hudson
Brownie
Thanking Friends and Co-workers for Kind Health Requests
L. Leo Jenkins expresses gratitude to friends and co-workers for cards notes and calls during a recent illness. He appreciates the thoughtfulness shown through inquiries about his health and well wishes.
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L. Leo Jenkins
Hialeah couple united in double ring Christmas wedding
Mrs Inez Fulton of Savannah Georgia and Mr F W Reid Jr of Hialeah Florida were married in a December 25 ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev J S Bryan of St Phillip AME Savannah officiated with Maggie Windell as maid of honor Orlie Windell best man Plummie Mae Thomas flower girl Edgar Primus cousin gave the bride away. Reception for fifty guests followed at Bernice Stevenson’s home with best wishes from attendees.
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Inez Fulton
Savannah, Ga
F. W. Reid, Jr
Hialeah
Fla
J. S. Bryan
St. Phillip Ame
Maggie Windell
Orrie Windell
Little Plummie Mae Thomas
Edgar Primus
Bernice Stevenson
Saulter’s Chapel Ground Breaking Held in 1951
On December 23, 1951 Saulter’s Chapel AME Church held groundbreaking services led by Rev. L. R. Brown with Rev. J. B. Blackwell from St. James AME delivering the sermon. The event drew a fine choir and members, with refreshments on the grounds and a committee list of named sisters and others.
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Saulters Chapel Ame
L. R. Brown
J. B. Blackwell
St. James Ame Church
Agnes Davis
Claudia Robinson
Cleo Williams
Margretta Ann Johnson
Odessa Williams
M. Mills
Willie Thomas
Hazel McCoy
Marion Brown
Eartha Mae Beal
Sue For 97000 In Bad Whiskey Incident
A damage suit totaling 90 701 dollars was filed last week against three men accused of mixing and selling poison liquor and against a druggist who furnished wood alcohol for the brew. The suit represents the three minors of Mrs. Glenne Wright, one of 38 people who died from the methyl alcohol tainted drink. Defendants include John R. Hardy serving life for his part in the mass murder, druggist C B Wheeler who admitted supplying wood alcohol, and Roger Smallwood Richard Weems and L O Riggins.
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Atlanta
ANP
Glenne Wright
Joe Salem
C. B. Wheeler
Hardy
Roger Smallwood
Richard Weems
L. O. Riggins
Episcopal Priest Durant Dies in New York Rector of St. Ambrose Succumbs at 64
The Rev. D. Elliott Durant 64 rector of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church at 9 W 130th Street New York City died last Friday at his rectory 315 Convent Ave after several weeks illness. Barbados native and son of the late Rev. D. Joseph Durant he founded St. Ambrose 25 years ago and led the congregation until his death. He leaves a widow a son and a daughter.
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D. Elliott Durant
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church
New York City
Convent Ave
Dr. Durant
Barbados
Bwi
Rev
D. Joseph Durant
Lincoln University
Philadelphia Divinity School
St. Ambrose
Churches share fine services on final Lord's Day
In Perrine all churches held fine Sunday services as the year ends. Members attended in large numbers. Reverends J E Murray of Mt Sinai Baptist and W C Edgar of Mt Moriah joined the joint session of the Ministers and Deacons Union of the East Coast Association meeting in West Palm Beach.
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J. E. Murray
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
W C. Edgar
Mt. Moriah
Ministers and Deacons’ Union of the East Coast Association
West Palm Beach
Spiritually Alive Church Services By Two Congregations
The Church of God led by Pastor Elder R G Dean with Clerk Brother H Moss and the Spiritual Baptist under Elder Elizabeth Gray with Superintendent Brother T Gray and Clerk Sister Ida Ferguson were spiritually alive throughout the day. The Bible Way Q Church of Lord Jesus Christ with Pastor Elder H Green and Clerk Sister Annie Dames also remained spiritually alive, led by their clerks and staff.
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The
Church of God
R. G. Dean
H. Moss
Spiritual Baptist
Elizabeth Gray
T. Gray
Ida Ferguson
Bible Way Q Church of Lord Jesus Christ
H. Green
Annie Dames
Sick members listed in Pall Bearers' Lodge notice
On the sick list are Sister Winnie Moss of Circle No 26 of the Pall Bearers' Lodge and Brother Charlie Harris. Members are asked to call and see them.
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Winnie Moss
Pall Bearers’ Lodge
Charlie Harris
Christmas Day chapter marks stellar Order of Eastern Stars anniversary
On Christmas Day the Per rine Chapter 16 Order of Eastern Stars celebrated its anniversary in a standout event at Hurst Chapel AME Church. Rev E J Shepherd delivered the message as many other organizations joined the gathering in a memorable observance.
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Chapter 16
Order of Eastern Stars
Perrine
E. J. Shepherd
Hurst Chapel
Stars of Perrine Celebrate St Agnes Parade Day
A large turnout from Homestead and Matron Curry's group attended a colorful St Agnes parade led by the Miami St. Agnes Band. Matron Adger wept with joy as Laura Adger and Grover Jackson joined in the celebrations with family members visiting from FAM College for the holidays.
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Sir Knights of Homestead
Curry
South Miami
St. Agnes
Miami
Perrine
Adger
Tee Model And Ford Christmas Banter In Georgia
The exchange features Tee Model and Ford recounting Christmas with humor about having only 33 cents. They joke about enjoying the holiday despite lacking money, noting Tee’s Georgia roots and frugal celebration style.
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Tee
Ford
Georgia
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